AMD unveils world’s fastest desktop processor

Semiconductor firm AMD has unveiled its 8-core FX desktop processor which it says achieved a top speed of 8.429 GHz, surpassing the previous figure of 8.308 GHz.

Based on the new AMD ‘Bulldozer’ multi-core architecture, the AMD FX CPU will provide x86 computing power for the CPU and future AMD accelerated processing units, said the company.

AMD corporate vice president and general manager of Client Group Chris Cloran said the AMD FX processor will enable an unrivaled enthusiast PC experience for the money – extreme multi-display gaming, mega-tasking and HD content creation.